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Humorist Dave Barry does not mince words when referring to his cruciferous childhood nemesis: "We kids feared many things in those days — werewolves, dentists, North Koreans, Sunday school — but they all paled in comparison to Brussels sprouts." Heck, I'd add liver, beets and spinach to my list of culinary horrors. Luckily, most palates grow up. Need a big-kid reason to eat Brussels sprouts? The vegetable's cancer-fighting properties should persuade even the pickiest eater to open wide. One cup of the green orbs has about 50 calories. They're also an excellent source of vitamins A and C and a fair source of iron. Often a strong dislike for a...

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